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'Could be a problem' - Chelsea captain Reece James admits Enzo Fernandez's alleged racist chanting may cause dressing room unrest at Stamford Bridge

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<p>Argentina international Enzo live streamed the celebrations which accompanied the reigning world champions <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/condemn-lionel-messi-argentina-captain-branded-selfish-ex-chelsea-star-silent-racist-copa-america-song/blt5abecfb384beb045" target="_blank">successfully defending their Copa America crown</a>. Within those, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/enzo-fernandez-controversy-chelsea-receives-river-plate-tribute-whole-stadium-sing-racist-argentina-chant-copa-america-celebrations/blta8edabb5d61503bb" target="_blank">certain players could be seen signing a derogatory song</a> about the number of players in the France squad that boast African heritage.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana, who is a France international of Ivorian descent, has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-controversy-and-says-racist-chants-have-no-place-in-football/blt03126cf9f175c7b8" target="_blank">spoken out against the “uninhibited racism” displayed</a> by Argentina players. Enzo has since apologised for his actions, while an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-issue-strong-statement-enzo-fernandez-s-argentina-chant-wesley-fofana-uninhibited-racism/bltf3ade0d9e2af3dc4" target="_blank">internal investigation has been opened at Stamford Bridge</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Blues skipper James has told <a href="https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40642479/chelsea-reece-james-enzo-fernandez-problem " target="_blank"><em>ESPN</em></a> when asked if the saga threatens to impact squad harmony: “Of course. There’s always the factor where it doesn’t sit right with people when there could be a problem. But until the day comes where everyone’s together and in a room together, I don’t know, but I hope things can be resolved smoothly and we can move forward with the season.”</p>

WHAT JAMES SAID

<p>The England international full-back added when asked if he has held a conversation with Enzo: “I spoke to him a bit, but it was hard because we were on different time zones. Just a general chat really. His views on what happened and him trying to explain his situation and how things happened. It’s a really difficult situation. There’s no room for racism or discrimination in football. I think he quickly put his hand up and acknowledged he’d done wrong and apologised to his teammates, the club and the rest of the people that were offended. I think that was probably the best he could have done in that situation.” </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Chelsea are currently in the United States as part of their pre-season programme. They have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/spent-billion-pounds-wrexham-toe-to-toe-premier-league-giants-chelsea-phil-parkinson-salutes-friendly-graft-rob-mcelhenney/bltfd3be5d4208d1279" target="_blank">already faced Wrexham</a> and have further fixtures with Celtic, Club America, Manchester City and Real Madrid to take in before returning to west London.</p>

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'Could be a problem' - Chelsea captain Reece James admits Enzo Fernandez's alleged racist chanting may cause dressing room unrest at Stamford Bridge | Goal.com UK

Chelsea captain Reece James admits that the racist chanting storm sparked by Enzo Fernandez “could be a problem” in the Blues’ dressing room.

&apos;Could be a problem&apos; - Chelsea captain Reece James admits Enzo Fernandez&apos;s alleged racist chanting may cause dressing room unrest at Stamford Bridge